Breaking news: Typhoon Odette makes landfall in Siargao Island,Philippines

 

Typhoon Odette (Rai) made landfall in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, at 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 16, bringing torrential rain and very destructive winds.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said past 2:30 pm on Thursday that Odette strengthened again right before hitting land.

Bam! Satellite images suggest Super #Typhoon #RAI (#OdettePH) made landfall on Siargao Island #Philippines ~1:20 pm local time. Since it's now interacting with land, it should start too slowly weaken—but it'll remain powerful as it rampages through the Visayas today & tonight. pic.twitter.com/vnh9mhAXpz

— Josh Morgerman (@iCyclone) December 16, 2021

The typhoon’s maximum sustained winds are now at 195 kilometers per hour from the previous 185 km/h. Its gustiness also increased to 240 km/h from 230 km/h.

The pressure in Typhoon #Rai dropped by an astonishing 60 mb in 24 hours on its final approach to the #Philippines. First landfalls occurring over Siargao and Dinagat islands. Severe impacts likely from winds well in excess of 100 mph. pic.twitter.com/fydYApa1Zl

— Met Office Storms (@metofficestorms) December 16, 2021

Odette accelerated a bit, moving west northwest at 30 km/h from the previous 25 km/h.

#OdettePH / #TyphoonOdette has made landfall — conditions will continue to deteriorate across the central #Philippines.pic.twitter.com/6zM2oOJf7U

— Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) December 16, 2021

From Siargao Island, the typhoon will continue heading west northwest or west toward Dinagat Islands, where it could make its second landfall on Thursday afternoon.

Current situation in Maasin, Leyte. Keep safe everyone. Praying for everyone's safety. 🙏 #OdettePH #TyphoonOdette pic.twitter.com/s5F9TG0cIl

— Lexi Smexi (@evers_alexa) December 16, 2021